AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
10,053 km
6,247 miles
DLC
Dalian
China
Distance
10,053 km
6,247 mi / 5,428 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
321°
northwest

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AKL DLC
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Zhoushuizi Airport
IATA Code AKL DLC
ICAO Code NZAA ZYTL
City Auckland Dalian
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 23 ft 107 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 38.970000, 121.540000

Auckland (AKL) to Dalian (DLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Zhoushuizi Airport (DLC) in Dalian, China is 10,053 kilometers (6,247 miles / 5,428 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:56 in Auckland, it's 14:56 in Dalian. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Dalian (DLC) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 140° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Zhoushuizi Airport (DLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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